A boil can be annoying for most of us, especially when it comes in the form of a pimple. Boils are usually dealt with by getting the pus out of the lump or taking some antibiotics. The main reason for the popping up of a boil is the heat inside your body. Boils take a few days to come and go; they can go away without any treatment as well. Most people get rid of boils with the help of some topical ointment. You can try some home remedies that can work better than ointments in some cases. Here are some home remedies on how to get rid of a boil: Garlic : Garlic has very high deposits of sulfur compounds such as allicin and ajoene; these sulfur compounds are helpful in curing boils. Along with the compounds, garlic also has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties which makes it one of the best home remedies for treating boils. It can also be helpful if you increase the garlic intake in your diet. Apply it as a paste on your boil, add olive oil to improve the potency. Leave it for a couple of hours and then wash it off. Warm water compress :